Grand rooms. Privacy. Beach proximity. These sorts of perks delight homebuyers, and they can be found in a variety of locations and configurations.

Consider these million-dollar options: A hidden, cabinlike home in Burr Ridge near the Des Plaines River or a Rogers Park American foursquare just over a block from Lake Michigan.

City or suburbs? You decide.

City: 7450 N. Sheridan Road, $1,700,000

Rogers Park is Chicago's northernmost neighborhood, known for its beach-lined waterfront and racial, economic and cultural diversity. The neighborhood is home to Loyola University and Devon Avenue, a South Asian cultural enclave hailed for its authentic Indian food.

Pro: This seven-bedroom home underwent a total gut rehab and looks the part, from the roomy eat-in kitchen with coffered ceiling to the finished basement with wet bar.

Con: Sheridan Road is a major thoroughfare and a bustling city road — it's the entrance to Chicago's north boardwalk and the paved path into Evanston.

Although the home is set back and fenced, a buyer looking to live on a quiet, tucked-away street might want to search elsewhere.

From the agent: Listing agent Michael Thomas says the best part about this home is its marriage of modern and historic — the renovated interior matched with the early 1900s exterior.

Restaurants: 10-minute walk to Redz Belizean Restaurant; three-minute drive to Heartland Cafe, a vegetarian-friendly restaurant with a general store; three-minute drive to SP Kebab, a joint serving a variety of kebabs

Taxes: Information not available; property owned by church and therefore was tax-exempt.

The village of Burr Ridge offers easy access to large pockets of nature. For instance, the 2,492-acre Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is a short drive away from this home and offers biking, hiking and horseback riding trails as well as fishing and a field for flying model airplanes.

Pro: Located in a gated community, this five-bedroom cedar ranch is situated on nearly an acre and surrounded by foliage.

The home has wooden ceilings with skylights and two stone fireplaces that contribute to the cabinlike feel. A number of outdoor spaces — decks, patios — allow for enjoyment of the outdoors.

Con: The home's carpeted bedrooms and somewhat rustic aesthetic may not speak to buyers seeking a modern look.

From the agent: Listing agent Joan McInerney points to this home's outdoorsy feel as part of its magic. "It's like being in the middle of Wisconsin," she says. "All around you all you see is the outdoors."